Monique Allen
Oneida,KS
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in ER, Medical-Surgical, Labor and Delivery, Mother-Baby, Swing Bed and End-of-Life units. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening. Proficient in prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6035
6035
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff PRN Registered Nurse
Sabetha Community Hospital
Sabetha, KS
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing immediate care and support.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families throughout the childbirth process.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by obstetricians.
- Initiated breastfeeding techniques upon request from mother and family member.
- Conducted postpartum evaluations to ensure health and well-being of mother and baby.
- Assessed patient conditions and triaged emergencies in fast-paced environment.
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders and protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations by providing advanced cardiac life support measures when needed.
- Coordinated transfers between departments within the hospital or outside facilities based on patient needs.
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, chest tube placement.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective patient care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions and communicated findings to medical staff promptly.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Served as a resource for clinical questions from nursing staff members at all levels of experience.
- Coordinated daily staffing assignments for nursing staff members based on unit acuity levels.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed lab values, and administered medications as ordered.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Labor and delivery/RN Labor and Delivery/Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Vacaville, California
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Provided comprehensive care to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Monitored fetal heart rates using advanced electronic monitoring systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated families on postpartum care and newborn health practices.
- Assisted in emergency situations, utilizing critical thinking skills effectively.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards all patients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Initiated breastfeeding techniques upon request from mother and family member.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
- Conducted postpartum evaluations to ensure health and well-being of mother and baby.
- Evaluated patient's response to treatments administered by adjusting dosages accordingly.
- Assisted in breastfeeding education and support for new mothers.
- Educated families on newborn care and safe sleep practices.
- Assisted physicians during labor and delivery procedures including cesarean sections.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, colleagues and other healthcare personnel.
- Provided postpartum care to mothers and babies, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and educating patients on breastfeeding techniques.
Labor and Delivery/Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Mosiac LIfe Care
Joseph, MO
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Educated new parents on infant care and breastfeeding techniques effectively.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify potential complications in newborns and mothers.
- Evaluated lab results for abnormal values related to pregnancy complications or fetal anomalies.
- Provided emotional support to new mothers regarding breastfeeding difficulties or other concerns.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for mothers and babies.
- Assisted physicians during labor and delivery procedures including cesarean sections.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns during labor to assess fetal well-being.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications, progress notes.
- Provided postpartum care to mothers and babies, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and educating patients on breastfeeding techniques.
- Managed labor pain through non-pharmacological methods such as relaxation exercises and massage therapy.
- Collaborated with physicians to implement appropriate interventions for high risk maternal and fetal conditions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Travel Registered Nurse
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial
Santa Rosa, CA
02.2024 - 09.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Rosa, CA
10.2023 - 02.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
St. Luke's East
Lee Summit, MO
09.2023 - 10.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Fillmore County Hospital
Geneva, NE
01.2023 - 08.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Norton Healthcare Audubon Hospital
Louisville, KY
10.2022 - 01.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Longmont United Hospital
Longmont, CO
07.2022 - 09.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Community Memorial Healthcare
Marysville, KS
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions as well as supporting patients wishes and comfort for end of life.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Staff Registered Nurse
Sabetha Community Hospital
Sabetha, KS
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Charge Nurse roll position which included promoting and restoring patients' health by overseeing the management and planning of patient care for the duration of their shift. Delegates assignments and provides supervision for the support staff in accordance with their level of training and patient acuity.
- Works, in cooperation with medical providers to ensure the quality of patient care.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Licensed Practical Nurse
Sabetha Community Hospital
Sabetha, KS
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Staff Licensed Practical Nurse
Stormont Vail Hospital
Topeka, KS
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan, KSCertificate - Nursing
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka, KSAssociate of Science - Business
Highland Community College
Highland, KSSkills
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Care of PICC Lines/Central Lines/Hemodialysis
- Joint Replacement
- Patient Education
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Nursing Process
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Health Information Access
- Treatment Recommendations
- Patient Management
- Postoperative Complications
- Compassionate and Caring
- Fetal monitoring
- Labor support
- Postpartum care
- Emergency response
- Time management
- IV management
- Epic, Cerner, CPSI, Meditech EMR use
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- NIHSS Certified
- NRP
- S.T.A.B.L.E
- IV Certified
Timeline
Labor and delivery/RN Labor and Delivery/Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
12.2025 - 03.2026
Labor and Delivery/Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Mosiac LIfe Care
04.2025 - 12.2025
Staff PRN Registered Nurse
Sabetha Community Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial
02.2024 - 09.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - 02.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
St. Luke's East
09.2023 - 10.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Fillmore County Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Norton Healthcare Audubon Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Longmont United Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Community Memorial Healthcare
04.2022 - 07.2022
Staff Registered Nurse
Sabetha Community Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2022
Staff Licensed Practical Nurse
Stormont Vail Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020
Staff Licensed Practical Nurse
Sabetha Community Hospital
12.2019 - 02.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
Manhattan Area Technical College
Certificate - Nursing
Washburn Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - Business
Highland Community College